Hammock stand

ABSTRACT

A hammock stand, including a suspension frame. The suspension frame includes a bottom rod. Two ends of the bottom rod are each connected with a suspension rod through a connecting rod. A bottom of the suspension frame is provided with a base. The base is in detachable fit with the suspension frame. The connecting rod extends towards the bottom rod to form a first extension portion. The connecting rod extends towards the suspension rod to form a second extension portion.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority from Chinese PatentApplication No. 202221021337.7, filed on Apr. 29, 2022. The content ofthe aforementioned application, including any intervening amendmentsthereto, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This application relates to the manufacturing of hammock stands, andmore particularly to a hammock stand.

BACKGROUND

Hammock is a lightweight and portable bedding for outdoor activities. Inuse, it is only required to suspend two ends of the hammock on thesupport (e.g., a tree and a support stand). Outdoor activities havebecome increasingly popular, and a readily-portable hammock ispreferred.

At present, there are a wide variety of commercially-available hammockproducts, which are often equipped with a hammock stand for facilitatingthe suspension. Due to the large size, the hammock stand is usuallydesigned to be detachable. The cost associated with the hammock standmainly includes the material processing cost and the packaging andtransportation cost. To minimize the packaging and transportation cost,the hammock stand is required to be as small as possible. U.S. Pat. No.7,082,629B2 discloses a hammock stand structure, including a bottom rod,a pair of connecting rods with a certain blending degree and a pair ofsuspension rods, where the connecting rods are fixedly welded to a base,and the base is perpendicular to the connecting rods to form across-shaped structure. In order to reduce the packaging volume of eachcomponent after the disassembly, the connecting rods are required to bevery short, so as to reduce the space consumption of the cross-shapedstructure. Unfortunately, considering that the connecting rods are veryshort, if the bottom rod adopts an integrated structure, the length ofthe bottom rod will be increased to meet the length requirements of thebottom frame, increasing the packaging cost. As a consequence, thebottom rod in this hammock stand structure adopts a two-sectionconnection structure, which renders the assembly process complicated.Moreover, the bottom rod is prone to bending at the middle connectionwhen subjected to a relatively large force, such that the structureneeds to be further improved.

SUMMARY

An objective of this application is to provide a hammock stand withsimple structure, simple manufacturing, easy disassembly and lowpackaging and transportation cost to overcome the above-mentioneddefects in the existing hammock stands.

Technical solutions of this application are described as follows.

This application provides a hammock stand, comprising:

a suspension frame;

wherein the suspension frame comprises a bottom rod; two ends of thebottom rod are each connected with a suspension rod through a connectingrod; a bottom of the suspension frame is provided with a base; the baseis in detachable fit with the suspension frame; the connecting rodextends towards the bottom rod to form a first extension portion; andthe connecting rod extends towards the suspension rod to form a secondextension portion.

In an embodiment, the bottom rod has an integrated structure, so as tofacilitate the assembly of the bottom rod, and enhance the strength ofthe bottom rod.

In an embodiment, the suspension rod has an integrated structure, so asto facilitate the assembly of the suspension rod, and enhance thestrength of the suspension rod.

In an embodiment, the first extension portion is fixedly provided with amounting seat adapted to the base; the mounting seat is provided with alocking member. The mounting seat is fitted with the base, and thelocking member is used for locking and fixing, simplifying the structureand rendering the assembly and disassembly convenient.

In an embodiment, a support member is provided between the mounting seatand the first extension portion. The support member can strengthen theconnection between the first extension portion and the mounting seat.

In an embodiment, the base has a square cross-section, which facilitatesthe assembly of the base, and makes the placement of the base morestable.

In an embodiment, two ends of the base are each sleevedly provided witha protective cover. Considering that the base is made of a hollow squaretube, the arrangement of the protective cover can not only preventsundries from entering the base, but also prevent the users from beingscratched by the end edges of the base, making it safer in use.

In an embodiment, two ends of the connecting rod are each provided withan extendable-retractable insertion pin, and the bottom rod and thesuspension rod are respectively provided with a pin hole. Theextendable-retractable insertion pin fits with the pin hole, whichfacilitates the assembly and disassembly and improves the connectionreliability.

In an embodiment, a suspension hook is provided on an upper end of thesuspension rod, so as to facilitate the suspension of the hammock.

In an embodiment, the first extension portion and the second extensionportion are of equal length.

In an embodiment, each connection on the suspension frame is in plug-infit.

Compared with the prior art, this application has the followingbeneficial effects.

The hammock stand provided herein has the advantages of simple structureand convenient manufacturing. Though the detachable fit between the baseand the suspension frame, the packaging volume for the members connectedwith the base can be reduced, such that the packaging and transportationcost can be reduced. At the same time, this design facilitates theextension of the connecting rod at both ends. By extending theconnecting rod (namely, the arrangement of the first extension portionand the second extension portion), the overlapping length of theconnection part is increased, so as to enhance the connection strength.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 schematically shows a spatial structure of a hammock standaccording to an embodiment of this application;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of part B in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part C in FIG. 1; and

FIG. 5 is a front view of the hammock stand according to an embodimentof this application.

In the drawings, 1: bottom rod; 2: connecting rod; 21: first extensionportion; 22: second extension portion; 3: suspension rod; 31: suspensionhook; 4: base; 41: protective cover; 5: mounting seat; 51: lockingmember; 52: support member; 6: insertion pin; and 6 a: pin hole.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

This application will be described in detail below with reference to theaccompanying drawings and embodiments.

Referring to an embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-5, a hammock stand isprovided, including a suspension frame. The suspension frame includes abottom rod 1. Two ends of the bottom rod 1 are each connected with asuspension rod 3 through a connecting rod 2. A bottom of the suspensionframe is provided with a base 4. The base 4 is in detachable fit withthe suspension frame. The connecting rod 2 extends towards the bottomrod 1 to form a first extension portion 21. The connecting rod 2 extendstowards the suspension rod 3 to form a second extension portion 22.

Each connection on the suspension frame is in plug-in fit, whichsimplifies the structure and facilitates the connection.

In this embodiment, the bottom rod 1 has an integrated structure. Thebottom rod 1 and the connecting rods 2 connected at both ends of thebottom rod 1 form a three-section structure at the bottom of thesuspension frame. Compared with the existing hammock stands, under thecondition of the same bottom length, the number of connections arereduced, such that the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of thehammock stand can be improved. In addition, the integrated structure ofthe bottom rod 1 has high strength, and is convenient to bemanufactured.

The suspension rod 3 has an integrated structure, simplifying theassembly of the suspension rod 3. The integrated structure of thesuspension rod 3 can not only enhance the strength of the suspension rod3, but also facilitate the manufacture.

The base 4 can be provided at a position of the connecting rod 2 or aposition of the bottom rod 1. In this embodiment, the base 4 isconnected with the connecting rod 2, and a larger distance between twobases 4 will make the hammock stand more stable. The base 4 is indetachable fit with the suspension frame, which reduces the packagingvolume for the members connected with the base, such that the packagingand transportation cost can be reduced. At the same time, this designfacilitates the extension of the connecting rod 2 at both ends. Byextending the connecting rod 2 (namely, the arrangement of the firstextension portion 21 and the second extension portion 22), the bendingprocess of the connecting rod 2 is convenient, and the overlappinglength of the connecting parts where the bottom rod 1 is connected withthe connecting rod 2 and the bottom rod 1 is connected with thesuspension rod 3 is increased, so as to enhance the connection strength.

The first extension portion 21 is fixedly provided with a mounting seat5 adapted to the base 4, and the mounting seat 5 is provided with alocking member 51. The mounting seat 5 is perpendicular to the firstextending portion 21 of the connecting rod 2.

A support member 52 is provided between the mounting seat 5 and thefirst extension portion 21. In this embodiment, a reinforcing fin isused as the support member 52, and the reinforcing fin is processed witha groove to be matched with a circular structure of the connecting rod2, such that the connecting rod 2 is embedded in the groove to assistthe positioning. The arrangement of the support member 52 can strengthenthe connection.

In this embodiment, the first extension portion 21 and the secondextension portion 22 are of equal length. Based on this design, astraight rod is bent to form the connecting rod 2 during processing. Thetwo ends of the connecting rod 2 are cut off according to a designedsize to form the first extension portion 21 and the second extensionportion 22, and then the mounting seat 5 is fixedly welded on each ofthe first extension portion 21 and the second extension portion 22. Atthis time, it is only necessary to fix the mounting seat 5 on any one ofthe first extension portion 21 and the second extension portion 22,without distinguishing the first extension portion 21 and the secondextension portion 22, improving the manufacturing efficiency.

The base 4 has a square cross-section.

Two ends of the base 4 are each sleevedly provided with a protectivecover 41.

The base 4 is made of a hollow square tube, and thus the arrangement ofthe protective cover 41 can not only prevent sundries from entering thebase 4, but also prevent the user from being scratched by the end edgesof the base 4, making it safer in use. The mounting seat 5 has a squarestructure with one edge open. The opening of the mounting seat 5 facesdown downward. When assembling, the base 4 is inserted into the mountingseat 5, and locked with the locking member 51, facilitating thedisassembly and assembly. Since the base 4 has the square cross-section,a contact surface between the base 4 and the placement surface is aplane. Compared to the base with a circular cross-section, the contactsurface has larger friction force, such that the placement is morestable.

Two ends of the connecting rod 2 are each provided with anextendable-retractable insertion pin 6. The bottom rod 1 and thesuspension rod 3 are respectively provided with a pin hole 6 a. An endof the insertion pin 6 has a hemispherical structure. An elastic resetmember is provided between the insertion pin 6 and the connecting rod 2.Under the action of the elastic reset member, the insertion pin is in anextended state. When connected, the bottom rod 1 or the suspension rod 3is sleeved outside the connecting rod 2, and the insertion pin 6 ispressed to retract into the connecting rod 2, so as to complete theconnection between the connecting rod 2 and the bottom rod 1 or thesuspension rod 3. When moving to the pin hole 6 a, the insertion pin 6extends out of the pin hole 6 a for fixing under the action of theelastic reset member.

Referring to an embodiment shown in FIG. 4, an upper end of thesuspension rod 3 is provided with a suspension hook 31. The suspensionhook 31 is in detachably fit with the suspension rod 3. The arrangementof the suspension hook 31 facilitates the suspension of the hammock.

Described above are merely illustrative of this application, and are notintended to limit this application. The functions and structuralprinciples of this application have been illustrated and described inthe embodiments. It should be understood that various modifications andchanges made those skilled in the art without departing from the spiritand scope of this application shall fall within the scope of thisapplication defined by the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A hammock stand, comprising: a suspension frame;wherein the suspension frame comprises a bottom rod; two ends of thebottom rod are each connected with a suspension rod through a connectingrod; a bottom of the suspension frame is provided with a base; the baseis in detachable fit with the suspension frame; the connecting rodextends towards the bottom rod to form a first extension portion; andthe connecting rod extends towards the suspension rod to form a secondextension portion.
 2. The hammock stand of claim 1, wherein the bottomrod has an integrated structure.
 3. The hammock stand of claim 1,wherein the suspension rod has an integrated structure.
 4. The hammockstand of claim 1, wherein the first extension portion is fixedlyprovided with a mounting seat adapted to the base, and the mounting seatis provided with a locking member.
 5. The hammock stand of claim 4,wherein a support member is provided between the mounting seat and thefirst extension portion.
 6. The hammock stand of claim 5, wherein thebase has a square cross-section.
 7. The hammock stand of claim 6,wherein two ends of the base are each sleevedly provided with aprotective cover.
 8. The hammock stand of claim 1, wherein two ends ofthe connecting rod are each provided with an extendable-retractableinsertion pin; and the bottom rod and the suspension rod arerespectively provided with a pin hole.
 9. The hammock stand of claim 8,wherein the first extension portion and the second extension portion areof equal length.
 10. The hammock stand of claim 1, wherein eachconnection on the suspension frame is in plug-in fit.